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    Méliès' Magic Show

    60'

    1997-01-01

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    This collection of shorts and film excerpts from illusionist and cinematic innovator Georges Méliès showcases his groundbreaking techniques that paved the way to modern filmmaking. Considered to be the father of cinematic special effects, Méliès used time-lapse and other methods now fundamental to Hollywood. "The Music Lover," "A Trip to the Moon," "The Infernal Cakewalk" and other examples of Méliès's influence are included in this compilation.

    DirectingJacques Mény

    Cast

    1

    (archive footage)

    Madeleine Malthête-Méliès

    N/A

    (archive footage)

    Eric Le Guen

    Details:

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      1. List of languages:
        1. French
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        1. Vote Count: 0
        2. Popularity: 0.3561
        3. Status: Released
        4. Original title:Une séance Méliès

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